Hair Transplantation: The Art of Follicular Unit Micrografting and Minigrafting, Second Edition

The document is a review of the textbook "Hair Transplantation: The Art of Follicular Unit Micrografting and Minigrafting, Second Edition" by Alfonso Barrera and Carlos Oscar Uebel, which provides a comprehensive overview of modern hair restoration techniques. The book covers the fundamentals of hair restoration, including anatomy, physiology, patient evaluation, and selection, as well as preoperative planning and patient management. It details surgical techniques for genetic male pattern baldness, the technicalities of the procedure, and the importance of a skilled surgical team. The textbook also addresses hair transplantation in women, the growing popularity of follicular unit extraction over the strip method, and the combined use of both techniques in a single patient. Additionally, it discusses reconstructive techniques for patients with traumatic injuries or major tissue resections and explores new research areas in hair restoration. The review concludes that the textbook is an invaluable resource for both new and experienced surgeons in the field of hair restoration.